Vintage RC Cars

Manual for the KMD 2.5 ccm russian diesel engine Not directly related to cars, but as I got hands on that vintage diesel engine and I found that the manual is available nowhere. I'll post here pictures of that manual as well as a (AI generated) translation to english. Most important was for me the break-in procedure and the stock needle settings. 1. Technical Data Cylinder diameter: 14.5 mm Piston stroke: 15 mm Displacement (working volume): 2.48 cm³ Power (hp), at least: with a 3.2 mm nozzle: 0.35 hp with a 4.0 mm nozzle: 0.39 hp Speed with an air propeller (Ø160 mm, pitch 200 mm): ~14,000 rpm Compression ratio: 12–16 Direction of rotation: counterclockwise (viewed from the propeller side) Engine mass: ~180 g Fuel mixture (by volume): 45 % kerosene 31 % ether 8 % castor oil 16 % MS‑20 oil Service life (minimum): 5 hours 2. Scope of Delivery The KMD 2.5 micro-engine is packaged in a box and includes the following components (quantity in parentheses): KMD 2.5 micro-engine (...

 O-Ring for needle of GX-15 Kyosho Ferrari F2004 engine the measures seems to be (needs to be verified by me as soon as I receive the O-rings) ID: 2,6 mm CS: 1,3 mm

Thunder Tiger TS-4N replacement of gear shift spring and ball The ball has a diameter of 3 mm the spring is 6 mm long, 3mm diameter and 0,5 mm thick, ball available here https://aliexpress.com/item/1005004107735483.html for the spring you have to search a little bit do not have a link right now. You can use the parts also from the clutch of the HSP   02045 . However it is to note that the clutch itself does not fit, as it is too small.

Converting Carson Thor (Vulcano) 23 mm to standard 17 mm Hex wheels The Carson Thor (also named Vulcano) has special 23mm Hex wheels which are virtually not available anymore. The solution is to convert it to default 17 mm Hex wheels I've used this hex wheel hubs, they are a litte bit narrower than the original but that's ok https://www.ebay.de/itm/156135350611 below are the exakt same tires in 17 mm Hex Carson part number: 500900077 other alternatives Carson part number 500900106

Thunder Tiger TS-4N Belts the belts are possible to find as generic replacements however not always over the internet, I consulted a customer of us who is in the belt industry and he has got a source for the replacements for one of his suppliers within 5 minutes. Rear belt Total length of belt: 162 mm Profile S3M Width: 5 mm Middle Belt Total length of belt: 177 mm Profile S3M Width: 5mm Front Belt Total length of belt 417 mm Profile S3M Width 5mm Originally they were made by Bando. There is a little space left so it could be possible that even 6 mm width will fit, but this has to be tried out. 6 mm is far more easily available than 5 mm. A complete set is available from Ebay here: https://www.ebay.de/itm/352784648118

GXR-15 Engine (Kyosho) Carburator O-Rings used for low speed and highspeed needle OD: 6 mm CS: 1,5 mm Recoil Starter As many may have the issue that the bowden cable is broken, I fixed mine by using a generic recoil starter and took the bowden cable and handle from it. For this one the nozzle fits and you can replace your broken bowden cable https://www.ebay.de/itm/364750600819